spring (?) break

Since it's been feeling like the middle of July lately, it's hard to believe it's actually only spring break, but it is.  Rachel finished school today and is off until April 2. (Just as an aside, she's been asking for weeks how many more days it is until April, because of her upcoming birthday.  When she found out that school didn't start again until April, she was ecstatic, because she knows it'll be almost her birthday.)

Tomorrow morning the girls and I are headed to Grandma and Grandpa's house for several days.  Rachel's been talking about it all week, telling me the various things she plans to do there.  All day yesterday she said, "Tomorrow we have to pack up for Grandma's house, Mommy."  This morning before 6:30 AM she already had all of her necessities packed--a container of bubbles, Curious George, and a princess dress.  (!!)  

Tonight she asked me, "How many more hours is it until we go to Grandma's house?"

Some people take their kids to Disney World, or the beach, or some other fun, exciting destination for spring break.  All Rachel needs is her Grandma and Grandpa's house (and bubbles, Curious George, and a princess dress!).

Sadly, though, she is getting sick.  She's started her non-stop coughing, which always seems to be how her sicknesses start.  My husband has been sick this week, so I suppose that's where she got it.  We'll have to wait and see if Rebecca and I succumb.  Unfortunately, we'll be subjecting Grandma and Grandpa to our germs, too.  Hopefully it'll be something short-lived.

The weather is starting to turn here, though, and this week is likely to feel more like spring than the awesome summery weather we've been having.  Ordinarily I'd be thrilled by spring temps, but now that we've been spoiled with the 80s, the 60s will feel COLD!